Note by Note vs Windtone by Sonofield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Note by Note
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Learn songs by ear by listening to real recordings. For each song we have slow simple recordings. We have a recording not only for each song but another recording for each section and another for each individual lick.
Windtone by Sonofield
This app offers a meditative ear training experience for musicians. It generates endless wind-chime melodies based on chosen scales, with adjustable complexity and real-time note labels. Enjoy a relaxing practice environment with natural ambiences and a tonic reference.
- Scale degree recognition
- Over 30 preset scales
- Real-time note labels
- Adjustable melodic complexity
- Natural background ambiences
- Tonic reference chime
- Playable chimes
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Windtone is a meditative ear training app for musicians who want to develop scale degree recognition. Simply choose a scale, relax, and tune in to an endless stream of gentle wind-chime melodies. Features: - Over 30 preset scales, sorted by family or mood - Real-time note labels: scale degrees, solfege, or letter names - Wind-gust inspired melody generation - Four levels of melodic complexity - Relaxing natural background ambiences - Tonic reference chime to keep your ear anchored - Playable chimes you can tap and strum - No user tracking - No ads - Free forever Windtone is a unique and immersive ear training experience that you can adapt to match your ability level. Its calming interface and pristine sounds create the perfect space for relaxed practice and extended training sessions. Listen while you work, walk, or wind-down at night.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Windtone by Sonofield at every 5 days against Note by Note's every 2 weeks. Windtone by Sonofield also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Note by Note ships an update every 2 weeks, Windtone by Sonofield every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Note by Note | Windtone by Sonofield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CGDevworks LLC | Sonofield Ear Trainer Education Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Note by Note
No in-app purchases
Windtone by Sonofield
No in-app purchases
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